Joseph Carey

Very little biographical information about this Joseph Carey could be confirmed from reliable sources available here, so it is best to treat him as a somewhat obscure early-20th-century writer rather than attach uncertain details to his life.

He is known for By the Golden Gate; or, San Francisco, the Queen City of the Pacific Coast; with Scenes and Incidents Characteristic of Its Life, published in 1902. The book presents San Francisco through history, description, and personal impression, suggesting a writer interested in place, character, and the public life of the city.

Some editions and catalog records identify him as "Joseph Carey, D.D." and note his connection to the American Historical Association, which fits the book's mixture of religious, historical, and cultural interests. Beyond that, I could not confirm enough dependable information to give a fuller life sketch with confidence.